Bell - Scrooge's fiance. She breaks off engagement because Scrooge is so wrapped up in himself that he cannot pay her attention. She marries another man.
Fan - Scrooge's sister. In his memory of her, she is picking him up from school (nurturing)
Mrs. Fezziwig - Wife of Mr. Fezziwig, Scrooge's former employer. We see her only once in the story, but she appears to be cherished as the perfect companion for her husband.
Mrs. Crachit - gentle and caring. With Mrs. Crachit leading the way, the Crachit family encompasses all that is good in any other characters; epitome of goodness. They exemplify a perfect family where everyone is loving and works together.
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"Always a delicate creature, whom a breath might have withered,' said the Ghost. 'But she had a large heart'" (23) (about Fan)
"As to HER, she was worthy to be his partner in every sense of the term. If that's not high praise, tell me higher, and I"ll use it." (26) (about Mrs. Fezziwig)
"I wouldn't show weak eyes to your father when he comes home for the world." (59) (Mrs. Crachit)
The women in his story are kind, loving and gentle, though Scrooge is bitter and almost abusive towards them. He is the one who chooses to disregard them. Although this story revolves around a man and his actions, the female characters are worth noting. The three women don't ever meet, but their influence on Scrooge is evident. When pooled together, their feminine power was one that helped change and soften him. Fan began the shaping by being the nurturing figure in his early life. This semblance of love and caring was what planted the seed in Scrooge. Bell was driven by her love for him, but could not compete with the lust for power that was beginning to burst within him. Mrs. Crachit, though a very minor character, has a great influence over a number of characters. She helps Mr. Crachit stay strong and then her generosity towards Scrooge in each encounter with him, shows the Victorian ideal of a woman - kind, gentle, and forgiving.
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